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DTC B2525 V6

Circuit Description

The fog lamp relay is energized by the fog lamp switch only when the body control module (BCM) has activated the fog lamp enable circuit that supplies the fog lamp switch. The BCM will only activate the fog lamp enable circuit if the following conditions exist:

    • The ignition switch must be in the RUN position.
    • The headlamp switch must be in the park or headlamp ON position.
    • The headlamp dimmer switch must be in the low beam position.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC B2525 Front Fog Lamp Enable Circuit

Conditions for Running the DTC

The BCM must be commanding the fog lamp relay to energize.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
    •  The fault code will set when the fog lamp enable circuit is active and a short to battery voltage, an open or a short to ground is present.
    • The condition above must be present for more than 0.3 second.
    • If the short to battery voltage is on the output side of the fog lamp switch, the fault will only set when the fog lamp switch is in the ON position.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The BCM stores DTC B2525 in memory.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • A current DTC B2525 will clear if the short to battery, a short to ground or an open in the fog lamp enable circuit is no longer detected by the BCM.
    • A history DTC B2525 will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles if the condition for the malfunction is no longer present.
    • The BCM receives a clear code command from the scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids
    • If the DTC B2525 is a history DTC, the fault may be intermittent. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .
    • The following conditions may cause an intermittent malfunction to occur:
       - An intermittent short to battery, a short to ground or an open in the fog lamp enable circuit.
       - The fog lamp relay coil is intermittently shorted to battery.
       - The BCM is intermittently shorted to battery, shorted to ground or an open.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Fog Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Place the headlamp switch in the head position.
  4. Place the headlamp dimmer switch in the low beam position.
  5. With a scan tool, observe the fog lamp relay parameter in the body control module (BCM) data list.
  6. Turn the fog lamp switch ON and OFF.

Does the fog lamp relay parameter change state?

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect the fog lamp relay.
  2. Turn the fog lamp switch OFF.
  3. Using a test lamp connected to ground, probe the fog lamp relay control circuit at the underhood fuse block.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

  1. Disconnect the BCM connector C1.
  2. Using a test lamp connected to ground, probe the fog lamp relay control circuit at the underhood fuse block.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 14

5

Test the control circuit of the fog lamp relay for a short to battery positive voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 12

6
  1. Turn the ignition to the ON position.
  2. Place the headlamp switch to the head position.
  3. Place the headlamp dimmer switch to the low beam position.
  4. Turn the fog lamp switch to the ON position.
  5. Using a test lamp connected to battery positive voltage, probe the fog lamp relay control circuit.

Does the test light illuminate?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

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  1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
  2. Place the headlamp switch to the OFF position.
  3. Place the fog lamp switch to the OFF position.
  4. Disconnect the BCM connector C1.
  5. Install a jumper between the fog lamp control circuit and ground.
  6. Using a test lamp connected to battery positive voltage, probe the fog lamp relay control circuit at the underhood fuse block.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 8

8

Test for a poor connection or an open in the fog lamp relay control circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 12

9
  1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
  2. Place the headlamp switch to the OFF position.
  3. Place the fog lamp switch to the OFF position.
  4. Disconnect the BCM connector C1.
  5. Using a test lamp connected to battery positive voltage, probe the fog lamp relay control circuit at the underhood fuse block.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

10

Test for a short to ground in the fog lamp relay control circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 12

11
  1. Reconnect the BCM.
  2. Turn the ignition to the ON position.
  3. Place the headlamp switch to the head position.
  4. Place the headlamp dimmer switch to the low beam position.
  5. Turn the fog lamp switch to the ON position.
  6. Using a test lamp connected to battery positive voltage, probe the fog lamp relay control circuit at the underhood fuse block.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 14

12

Replace the underhood fuse block. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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13

Replace the fog lamp relay. Refer to Relay Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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14

Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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15
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK

DTC B2525 V8

Diagnostic Instructions
    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC B2525: Front Fog Lamp Control Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Front Fog Lamp Control Circuit

2

1

B2525

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  1. Fog Lamps Inoperative
  2. Fog Lamps Always On

Circuit/System Description

Voltage is applied at all times to the fog lamp relay. When the fog lamp switch is placed in the ON position, ground is applied to the body control module (BCM) through the fog lamp switch circuit. The BCM then applies a ground to the front fog lamp control circuit. This engages the fog lamp relay and applies voltage through the fog lamp fuse to the front fog lamps.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is ON. Park lamps must be ON and the fog lamps must be commanded ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The BCM detects a short to voltage on the front fog lamp control circuit while trying to apply a ground to the circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The fog lamps do not illuminate.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The BCM clears this code from current when the fault is removed from the system.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Fog Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Lighting Systems Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

    •  Scan Tool Output Controls
    •  Scan Tool Data List
    •  Scan Tool Data Definitions

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, turn the park lamps ON. Press the front fog lamp switch. The front fog lamps should illuminate.

Circuit/System Testing
  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the fog lamp harness connector at the BEC.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal H5 and B+.
  3. Command the fog lamps ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
    4. ⇒ If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
    ⇒If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  4. Ignition OFF, connect the fog lamp harness connector at the BEC. Disconnect the harness connector at both fog lamps.
  5. Test for less than 1.0 ohm of resistance between the appropriate fog lamp ground circuit terminal B and ground.
    6. ⇒If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  6. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal A and ground.
  7. Command the fog lamps ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
    8. ⇒If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BEC.
    ⇒ If the test lamp is always OFF and the circuit fuse is good, test the control circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the BEC.
    ⇒If the test lamp is always OFF and the circuit fuse is open, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate fog lamp bulb socket.
  8. If all circuits test normal, replace the appropriate fog lamp bulb socket.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Accessory Wiring Junction Block Replacement
    •  Front Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement
    •  Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming